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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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